Sterile Processing Manager

Sterile Processing Manager

R-0000060834

North Charleston, South Carolina Management:

Clinical Clinical & Research Support Services Full Time Hospital Authority (MUHA) Add to favorites View favorites Job Description Summary The Sterile Processing Manager is responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory oversight of the Sterile Processing Department. This role ensures the safe, timely, and compliant reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices to support procedural areas across the organization. The Manager leads daily operations, staffing, quality assurance, infection perfection practices, and continuous process improvement while maintaining adherence to AAMI, AORN, CDC, and Joint Commission standards.

Education and Work Experience:

Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required. Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing form CRCST

• HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) Minimum of five (5) years of sterile processing experience in sterile processing and/or leadership role and/or Operating Room.

Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices. Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.

Licensures, Registrations, Certifications:

CRCST

• HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

1) (C) Continuous

• 6-8 hours per shift; 2) (F) Frequent
• 2-6 hours per shift; 3) (I) Infrequent
• 0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions while standing.

(C). Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (I) Ability to work indoors. (C) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I) Ability to work from elevated areas. (F) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I) Ability to bend at the waist. (C) Ability to twist at the waist. (F) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (F) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to reach overhead. (F) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C) Ability to fully use both legs. (C) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (F) Ability to reach in all directions. (C) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (I) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (I) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (F) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C) Ability to work rotating shifts. (F) Ability to work overtime as required. (F) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C)

• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (C) (Selected Positions)
• Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center

CC000676 CHS

• SPD (Sterile Processing) (ART) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-31 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift Job Description Job Purpose:

The Sterile Processing Manager is responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory oversight of the Sterile Processing Department. This role ensures the safe, timely, and compliant reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices to support procedural areas across the organization. The Manager leads daily operations, staffing, quality assurance, infection perfection practices, and continuous process improvement while maintaining adherence to AAMI, AORN, CDC, and Joint Commission standards.

Education and Work Experience :

Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required. Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing form CRCST

• HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) Minimum of five (5) years of sterile processing experience in sterile processing and/or leadership role and/or Operating Room.

Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices. Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.

Licensures, Registrations, Certifications :

CRCST

• HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements :

1) (C) Continuous

• 6-8 hours per shift; 2) (F) Frequent
• 2-6 hours per shift; 3) (I) Infrequent
• 0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions while standing.

(C). Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (I) Ability to work indoors. (C) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I) Ability to work from elevated areas. (F) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I) Ability to bend at the waist. (C) Ability to twist at the waist. (F) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (F) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to reach overhead. (F) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C) Ability to fully use both legs. (C) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (F) Ability to reach in all directions. (C) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (I) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (I) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (F) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C) Ability to work rotating shifts. (F) Ability to work overtime as required. (F) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C)

• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (C) (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience:

7 years progressive work experience and 2 years management experience State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees